Job Summary
The Recruiter is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and instilling interest from professional OTR truck drivers to join Team DriveAway. This position is responsible for initiating and building relationships with qualified personnel to entice them to join our company as an independent contractor. This position requires a self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic who has the ability to aggressively and consistently pursue new candidates for employment through telephone, electronic, and occasionally, face to face recruiting efforts. A successful Recruiter will have a unique ability to interact with professional independently contracted drivers and possess the ability to help them understand the benefits of joining our Team and motivate them to do so.

Job Duties

• Effectively communicate to candidates all of the benefits of joining our Team
• Build relationships with prospective candidates to ascertain their qualifications,
  understand their needs, and tailor a recruiting message to each individual
• Work closely with Operational staff and the Safety Department in the qualifications of drivers
• Answer Recruiting phone calls, email, as well as, schedule calls quickly, consistently and professionally
• Make regular and consistent follow-up communications to idenified candidates
• Seek and follow direct leads from current driver base and any other appropriate means
• Enter accurate and thorough notes in Applicant Tracking System at every step of the process
• Be able to engage with each applicant to keep them motivated and moving forward through the application process
• Be knowledgeable about company requirements, policies, and expectations of the IC driver
• Collect and understand all necessary items in the application process (including, but not limited to: application, background checks, previous employment verifications, etc.)
• Order and review all background checks
• Schedule orientation and onboarding for newly contracted drivers
• Be able to thrive in a team environment while achieving individual goals
• Other duties as assigned

Skills Required

• Effective listening and strong communication skills
• Excellent customer service and resolution skills
• Relationship building skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and handle moderate-stress environments
• Proficiency in Gsuite, Internet, Tenstreet, DOT/FMCSA reports

Qualifications

• A college degree preferred, or at least 2 years of experience in transportation and
  logistics
• Strong oral, electronic, and verbal communication skills